Many victims of motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents suffer damage to the discs in their back. These discs are designed to provide cushion and prevent bone-on-bone contact between the vertebrae protecting your spine. When these discs are damaged, bulging, herniated, or ruptured, chronic pain, pinched nerves, limited mobility and other problems – like job loss […]
Discovery Tips for Arkansas Car Wreck Cases
Every driver has a duty to watch the road and see what’s there to be seen. If a driver does not, even for an instant, and as a result hurts someone, the driver is responsible for the harm. Additionally, every driver has a duty to drive at a speed that is reasonable under the circumstances […]
Whiplash After an Accident
The Mayo Clinic defines whiplash as “a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip.” There are a number of ways whiplash can occur. Whiplash most often occurs as a result of a rear-end auto accident, but physical abuse, sports accidents, and slip and fall accidents […]
Where and Why Are Fatal Accidents Occurring In Arkansas?
With over 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,700 miles of streams and rivers, Arkansas has long been considered the “Natural State” of the U.S. In fact, North Little Rock offers one of the nation’s largest municipal parks. The state takes great pride in celebrating the natural order of things, and while death is very much […]
Contributory and Comparative Negligence
The law defines negligence as behaving in a way that violates a duty to someone else. In practical terms, negligence refers to taking an action — or failing to take an action — contrary to what a reasonable person would do in the same circumstances. When negligence causes harm to another person, the responsible party […]
Arkansas Car Accident Statistics
The number of people killed on Arkansas roads appears to be decreasing, despite an increase in total crashes. For 2014, the most recent year available, the state saw 60,947 total crashes, representing an increase of 4.3 percent over 2013. In addition, the state reported a total of 436 fatal crashes for the year — a […]
How to Get an Accident Report in Arkansas
Have you been involved in a vehicle accident in Arkansas? Even if you weren’t injured, it’s important to get a copy of the accident report for your records. By retrieving a copy of the accident report, you may protect yourself in the event of future legal action against you. In addition, you may wish to […]
Accident Caused Aggravation of Pre-Existing or Degenerative Condition
The Issue with Pre-Existing Health Conditions If you have a pre-existing or degenerative health condition, you may be at increased risk of aggravating it in a car crash. Insurance companies frequently try to deny paying claims to accident victims who have existing health conditions. Often, they argue that an accident had nothing to do with […]
Top Causes of Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks provide an invaluable service to the United States. They transport goods and products across the country so that stores are stocked with the things we need in our daily lives. At the Law Offices of Alan LeVar, our truck accident attorneys understand that with the sheer volume of trucks on the highways in […]
Slideshare Presentation – Steps to Protect Yourself After a Car Accident
After a car accident, there are very important steps to take to ensure that you’re protected, can get coverage from your insurance company, and to cover yourself legally. This presentation will help with those steps: To contact our attorney, please call us (888) 220-7068. We are proud to serve clients in Arkadelphia, Texarkana, Little Rock, […]
Overcoming Common Defenses in Car Wreck Cases
There is a wide array of defenses we see in motor vehicle collision cases. Some of them can create significant roadblocks to a fair resolution, while others have little merit and should be disposed of quickly. This article addresses some of the more common issues we face and ways to deal effectively with those defenses. […]
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death After a Car Crash?
At The Law Offices of Alan LeVar, we know no amount of compensation can undo the harm caused by a wrongful death. But compensation can be an important way to seek justice and to pay for the expenses resulting from your loved one’s death. Generally speaking, the following parties are eligible to file a wrongful […]
4 Questions to Ask Your Car Crash Attorney
When you meet with an attorney after your car crash, here are 4 questions you may want to ask: 1. Do you think I have a case? Meeting with an attorney to discuss the crash is the first step in determining how to proceed. Our experienced attorneys can tell you whether you even have a […]
How Can a Car Accident Lawyer Help Me?
If you were involved in a serious crash, then an experienced Arkansas accident attorney can help you pursue maximum compensation for your injuries. While you can always just see what the insurance company offers you, it’s quite possible that you may deserve more. The only way to know for sure is to consult the experienced […]
Will the Statute of Limitations Affect my Accident Claim?
Like other states, Arkansas has a statute of limitations that tells you how long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit against a defendant. For most types of auto accident claims, you will have three years from the time of the accident to file a suit. If a wrongful death is involved, typically the […]
Quiz – Should You Hire An Attorney After an Accident?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you may be wondering if you should hire a lawyer to help you compensation. Take this quiz to find out more: To schedule a free case review, please call us today at (888) 220-7068.
Traffic fatalities in Arkansas up 24%. Labor Day to be worst since 2008
Statistics The National Safety Council (nfc.org) released preliminary estimates on traffic fatalities for 2016 and they show a 9% rise in deaths for the first half of 2016 and an 18% rise from 2 years ago. The total number of deaths was estimated at 19,100 just since January of this year. The numbers in Arkansas […]
Do Motorcycle Accidents Most Often Result in Deadly Injuries?
While we wait for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to finalize their 2015 stats, we must refer to 2014 data for information about motorcycle accidents. In 2014, 92,000 motorcycle riders were injured and 4,586 died. These tragic circumstances can have a life-altering effect on injured riders and the families of those who passed away. […]
3 Types of Motorcycle Accidents Common Today
Bikers unfairly receive a reputation for being dangerous motorists. In fact, statistics show that the drivers of 4-wheeled vehicles and trucks are often the cause of crashes involving motorcycles. Here are three types of motorcycle accidents that are quite common today: 1.An oncoming vehicle turns left in front of you. Motorists can easily misjudge your […]
What’s the Definition of Personal Injury?
A personal injury is an injury to your body, mind or emotions, not to your property. If you get in a car accident, a personal injury case seeks compensation for your physical, mental and emotional injuries, not the cost of repairing vehicle damage. Examples of personal injury include: Brain injury Spinal cord injury Loss of […]
